Have you seen Jake Scott play these past few games? He's been a very good guard and your kidding yourself if you think otherwise. Its no coincidence that our OL has played much better since his insertion in the starting lineup. Either way with Peters, Kelce, and Herremans coming back, Kelly looking good at RT, and Scott potentially being re-signed, tackle is not a need in round one. I'd much rather have an offensive line of Jason Peters - Evan Mathis - Jason Kelce - Jake Scott - Todd Herremans and a top 5 pick and draft a guy like Reid Fragel to develop in the 4th than an offensive line of Jason Peters - Evan Mathis - Jason Kelce - Todd Herremans - Luke Joeckel and no more top 5 pick because we took an offensive lineman when we have much bigger needs.

QB is a position of need, and since you bring up the Patriots in your example, realize that they weren't worth a damn as a franchise until they found Brady, but 9 times out of 10 if you don't take your QB in the first they tend to flop. Matt Light meanwhile was a mid 2nd rounder. Vince Wilfork was mid 1st rounder. Neither were top 5 picks.

In addition to a QB, we need a completely new secondary, some pass rushers, a defensive tackle, a SAM linebacker, wide receiver, and potentially a tight end before we need an offensive line starter. We have a good OL when healthy, and its stupid. Over the past 10 years name a team that drafted an OL in the top 5 without having a franchise QB that has done a damned thing.

One thing I am starting to worry about though, is that the Eagles will end up with that top 5 pick, get and offensive minded coach and draft Barkley as their "franchise" QB (being as Geno will very likely be a Chief). I could see this happening. It wouldn't be my favorite move, of course I'd have to then hope he would succeed...

One thing I am starting to worry about though, is that the Eagles will end up with that top 5 pick, get and offensive minded coach and draft Barkley as their "franchise" QB (being as Geno will very likely be a Chief). I could see this happening. It wouldn't be my favorite move, of course I'd have to then hope he would succeed...

I don't think Barkley will end up being the #2 QB, I could easily see that going to Tyler Wilson. That said, I would have a really hard time passing up on Star Lotululei if he's there when we pick. He's the closest thing this draft has to a sure-fire Pro Bowl player. Just imagine him and Cox playing next to each other for the next five years.

There are two reasons why we should consider taking offensive linemen early:

1. 3 of our players did have season ending injuries, 2 of whom are over 30. In the past we've been burnt by relying on players coming back from injuries, we need to ensure we have contingency plans.

2. We have a habit of overrating our players (remember when Jamar Chaney was the new Jon Beason). Kelly has had a couple of solid games but let's not crown him the next Jon Runyan yet. The same thing with Scott. His arrival may have suddenly upgraded the line, but I think it's more to do with the fact that we have consistency upfront.

There are two reasons why we should consider taking offensive linemen early:

1. 3 of our players did have season ending injuries, 2 of whom are over 30. In the past we've been burnt by relying on players coming back from injuries, we need to ensure we have contingency plans.

2. We have a habit of overrating our players (remember when Jamar Chaney was the new Jon Beason). Kelly has had a couple of solid games but let's not crown him the next Jon Runyan yet. The same thing with Scott. His arrival may have suddenly upgraded the line, but I think it's more to do with the fact that we have consistency upfront.